Woof! What, Timmy’s in the well, Lassie? Let’s go!
Do you understand what your dog says when he barks? I took this test, and got three for five! Not bad. It was really a lot of fun, and very interesting!
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30Apr
Tags: dog safety & health, Events & News
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27Apr
Watching video and uploading your own videos to the internet is a fun pastime, and Cinemutt makes it even more so! All dogs, all the time, from cute videos to sports.There are plenty of agility videos to watch, and some of the best hoopers runs I’ve been able to find on the internet are hosted on that site. Check it out!
Tags: videos
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25Apr
We’ve had this blog running for two full years! That’s quite impressive, and it’s all thanks to you, our wonderful members and customers! Thank you so much for making Agility Fusion a fun place to be!To celebrate, we’re hosting a contest! The prize will be a Dog Game (which we reviewed here) – the Spinny, to be specific!
To enter, comment on this entry (if you’ve never registered before, do so right here before commenting with either your favorite article you’ve read from Agility Fusion, or, if you don’t have a favorite article/ are new to Agility Fusion (welcome!) ask a question you would like us at Agility Fusion to answer. Good luck!
The winner will be chosen via random number generator on or around May 30th.
p.s. It’s okay if you like and mention the same post as someone else. Just be honest and share!
AND THE WINNER IS… number 42! Congratulations, Sandy!
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22Apr
Have a great Easter, everybody! Remember to keep chocolate well away from your pups, and enjoy it yourself! Here’s a few ideas to Easter-ize your course!- Invite some friends (with dogs) over and set up a course. Randomly assign points to each obstacle, and everyone makes up their own course – skipping any piece they want, and reusing up obstacles they like. Agree on a time limit, and see who got the most points! (You will need someone to set up the points for you, too!)
- Hide treats around the house for your dog. I would not suggest doing this on the agility course, because, well, my dog STILL checks places I’ve hidden treats! Fast learner when the reward is right!
- What to do with leftover dyed eggs? Eggs are very healthy for dogs – one a day ’til they’re gone (but please do follow USDA guidelines for spoilage).
Enjoy your Easter!
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20Apr
Ladders are a step-obstacle, like the cavalettis. However, ladders require more precision in foot placement, and depending on the size dog you have, less high stepping. Your dog must march down the ladder and then back up, placing each foot carefully.Ladders teach hind-end awareness and precise foot placement. Many dogs aren’t aware they have a hind end to begin with so it can get in their way.
I have seen a dogs’ front paws be just fine on a dogwalk as the hind parts slid off. The dog looked shocked! Lack of body awareness can also lead to knocked bars.
Training with ladders build muscle as well, and help dogs aware of where their feet are. Ladder training is simple. Set the ladder against a wall to start with and walk beside your dog as he walks through, rewarding all the way.
If your dog is shaping-savvy, shape the ladder by rewarding your dog for any interaction, then for stepping through, step after step. Slowly raise your criteria to completing the entire ladder.
Don’t let your dog get too tired. Make it fun for him, and your dog will pick it up in no time!
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